Get that 22 zero'd and TCB. Save $.
I am not familiar with TCB. What does that mean? The particular 22 I'm thinking of (Marling 60) is already zeroed for 50 yards, though I haven't shot it in a while and need to check to be sure.
Get that 22 zero'd and TCB. Save $.
I like my .22 Hornet for this. I have two, both Savage 23Ds They are the only two scoped rifles I have.
While I would like to try one, I don't have a 22 Hornet and am not looking to buy a rifle for this endeavor.
223 loaded at minimum level (55 grain soft point at 2650 to 2700 fps)
Take Care of Business.I am not familiar with TCB. What does that mean? The particular 22 I'm thinking of (Marling 60) is already zeroed for 50 yards, though I haven't shot it in a while and need to check to be sure.
a 22 hornet is good to 150 yds. I have shot chucks with 223 and 22-250. they flip up in the air and most of the time can crawl towards their hole. this is at 200 -300 yds. every chuck I shot with the hornet while eating never moved thought I missed. if they were standing just fell over never moved. I never saw them die instantly like with the hornetMy moms place has a bit of a groundhog problem. They live on her property but are undermining the foundation of the neighbors barn. They generally hang out about 100 yards or less from her porch.
From the following calibers, which would be best for dispatching the little critters:
22LR in Interceptor, HV, or SV loading.
30-30 downloaded to 9mm level (135 grain cast bullet at 1100 fps)
223 loaded at minimum level (55 grain soft point at 2650 to 2700 fps)
Or should I invest in a crossbow. Through careful approach I could probably get within 50 yards.
223, horribly accurate, high enough velocity, bullet selections readily available, no richocet, and a quick safe humane dispatch of a really neat little animal, but very destructive at the same time.